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Biography
Megan Cawlfield, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a nationally certified pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of Virtual Milestone Academy. Since 2009, she has supported families across private clinics, schools, daycares, and homes—specializing in speech, language, and learning needs.
In 2020, she shifted her focus to educational consulting and advocacy, helping parents navigate complex school systems and private support options. She launched Virtual Milestone Academy to provide high-impact assessments, personalized tutoring, and strategic advocacy for families seeking clarity and long-term results.
Megan is certified in Structured Literacy Dyslexia Intervention and trained in Dyslexia Advocacy through the Dyslexia Training Institute. She is a member of ASHA and COPAA and partners with professionals nationwide to support families who want the best possible outcomes for their children.
Megan Cawlfield, MS CCC-SLP, C-SLDI
(Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist)
Megan Cawlfield is a trusted expert in dyslexia and educational advocacy, working with elite families across the U.S.
Start with broad, thoughtful expectations
Listen carefully and observe without assumptions
Answer questions with humility and clarity
Offer creative, actionable solutions
Design individualized educational plans based on each child’s unique strengths and needs
Strive to foster lasting empowerment in both children and their families
Areas of Expertise
Dyslexia Prevention & Intervention
– Certified in Structured Literacy and sensory-based phonics instructionIEP & 504 Plan Development and Advocacy
– Strategic support with documentation, meetings, and long-term planningCurriculum Design & Educational Planning
– Customized for homeschool, private school, and supplemental learningSpeech & Language Development
– Early intervention for articulation, language delays, and readinessEarly Learning & Pre-Literacy Skills
– Building foundational skills through evidence-based, play-driven methodsSupporting Gifted Learners
– Specialized speech-language support for asynchronous or advanced developmentStructured & Whole Literacy Integration
– A balanced approach that supports diverse learners and long-term reading growthAutism Spectrum Support
– Language, learning, and executive function strategies tailored to individual profiles
Megan is a phenomenal addition to my network of speech-language pathologists. She generously offers creative and thorough ideas to try to solve problems I reach out to her about. Her compassion for her clients, her knowledge base, and her training in structured literacy from the University of Florida Literacy Institute are incredibly impressive. I have 100% confidence recommending her as speech-language pathologist and as consultant to families seeking guidance for all the WH-questions that come up with neurodiverse children: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW. Everyone needs a Megan Cawlfield, I can’t say enough good things!
-Becky Mitchum, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
I couldn’t be more grateful for the feedback, advice and wisdom coming from this small company.
-Melanie Farmer
“My 7‑year‑old daughter is on the spectrum. Megan enters her world and finds ways to catch her attention while building skills at her level. I’m so impressed.”
— Theresa
“Meg is amazing! She has made a profound difference. Our boys have different speech challenges, and she tailored an approach specific to each child—with tremendous success.”
— Jesse
“Megan is amazing. She has a fantastic demeanor for working with children with special needs. Her students trust and love her. She's fierce as a mama bear in advocating to make sure they get the services they need and deserve. She's a professional of the highest caliber. I’ve trusted her with my child—and I recommend you do too.”
— Will Patton
“A True Advocate for Student Success – Megan Cawlfield! Having Megan as my son's Dyslexia Advocate has made a profound impact…”
— Jacquetta Pianalto
“Virtual Milestone Academy has helped me and my 5th grade son in countless ways! He had received special education services from our school for three years with little progress. Once he started tutoring with Megan, we could see big changes.”
— Beth M.
“Mrs. Megan has been a gift from the LORD for my son. He is reading better and enjoys working with her. We’ve worked with other dyslexia tutors, but her approach is unique and by far the most effective.”
— Mrs. J
“Megan is an absolute godsend. I’ve seen such a change in my son's skills, confidence, and willingness to read independently. He was below grade level and is now thriving.”
— Elizabeth Smith
“Megan helped my teenage daughter with study skills, visual organization, and self-motivation. She improved her executive function and made learning feel manageable. I highly recommend Megan!”
-Paula
She has been so helpful to work with our son, and support him after diagnosing him with Dyslexia. Her expertise with establishing a caring relationship and guiding him to better reading skills has been tremendous. She is patient, kind, and an expert in helping kids read. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
-Andrea Dohlman
Megan worked with my daughter 12 years ago as a speech therapist for 7 years for delayed speech and feeding aversions. She advocated for her in many ways. A memory popped up in my memory feed today. My daughter would sometimes get into these behaviors that she does not want to eat or drink. This one time in 2017, my daughter just refused to drink anything even the doctor could not find a reason. So Megan made an emergency therapy appointment and worked with my daughter to get her to drink. And this worked..My family and I will always be grateful to having Megan in our lives.
-Tera Fendley
DEGREES
2009 Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology University of Louisiana at Lafayette
2007 Bachelors Degree in Communication Disorders University of Louisiana at Lafayette
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
2022 Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia including 5 graduate level courses and a 40 hour supervised practicum from University of Florida
Beckman Oral Motor Assessments and Interventions workshop and assistant
SOS Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding; workshop and mentorship course
PROMPT Technique for Restructuring Oral Musculature Phonetic Targets
Vital Stim for the Pediatric Population
Talk Tools: Feeding Therapy: A Sensory Motor Approach
INSPIRATIONAL RESOURCES:
Books:
Marshalla, P. (2010) Carryover Techniques in Articulation and Phonological Therapy. Mill Creek, WA: Marshalla Speech and Language.
Suzanne Evans-Morris, Marsha Dunn-Klein Pre-Feeding Skills (2nd Edition)
Nobody Ever Told Me (Or My Mother) That!: Everything from Bottles to Breathing to Healthy Speech Development: by Diane Bahr, SLP
Shaywitz, Sally E. Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level. New York: A.A. Knopf, 2004.
Websites & Videos:
Get Permission Approach Introduction Interview with Dian Bahr
Laura Mize : Teach me to Talk
Virtual Milestone Academy:
Private Dyslexia Evaluation and Diagnosis
Leader in Structured Literacy Intervention
Virtual Dyslexia Consultations
